UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
UnitedHealth Max Pain By Strike
UNH trades at $307.74, 17.2% above the near-term max pain of $262.5 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($200-$290), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 250 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
UnitedHealth Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for UNH shows a downward trend from 290 to 200, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 34% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 307.74 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 250 (4 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.
Max Pain Table
| Expiration Date | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 262.5 | -45.24 (-14.70%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 260 | -47.74 (-15.51%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 262.5 | -45.24 (-14.70%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 260 | -47.74 (-15.51%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 265 | -42.74 (-13.89%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 290 | -17.74 (-5.76%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 260 | -47.74 (-15.51%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 270 | -37.74 (-12.26%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 280 | -27.74 (-9.01%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 290 | -17.74 (-5.76%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 290 | -17.74 (-5.76%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 250 | -57.74 (-18.76%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 290 | -17.74 (-5.76%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 270 | -37.74 (-12.26%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 250 | -57.74 (-18.76%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 280 | -27.74 (-9.01%) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 280 | -27.74 (-9.01%) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 230 | -77.74 (-25.26%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 270 | -37.74 (-12.26%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 250 | -57.74 (-18.76%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 250 | -57.74 (-18.76%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 200 | -107.74 (-35.01%) |